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Alabama State University

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Rating

Public

Type

4,892

Students

$16,656

Tuition

97%

Acceptance

#3168

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Montgomery, AL

915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104-0271

Alabama State University is a small historically black public college located in Montgomery, AL ranked 55th in Alabama. It has a total of 4,284 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 96.9% of applicants. Alabama State University offers 62 different majors and is best known for its Forensic Chemistry program, which is ranked 9th in America. With an annual tuition of $8,328 for in-state students and $16,656 for those from out-of-state, Alabama State University is moderately priced. 25.82% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to bring in approximately $27,700 per year, which is 33% below the national median.
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Cost

$19,396
Above Average

Alabama State University

$19,396

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$30,438

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,147

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

97%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Alabama State University

97%

National

69%
Sat

880 - 1020

27% of students submit

Admissions Yield

16%

ACT

15 - 17

80% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$25

Students

4,284Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

38%

In-state

83%

Female

62%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

7%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8% Speech Communication and Rhetoric74% Others

10% Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8% Speech Communication and Rhetoric

74% Others

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

10%

64 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8%

51 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

8%

48 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

41 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

36 Graduates

Social Work

6%

35 Graduates

Accounting

4%

28 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

4%

25 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

24 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

310,672

Academic Spend per Student

$9,346

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

59%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$22,600/Year

Alabama State University

$22,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$22,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$27,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

25%